Friday, November 21, 2014

This excerpt is from an interview recently by Forbes magazine with Tom Bie, the editor and chief of The Drake Magazine:

Forbes:What’s different about this generation of fly anglers and fly writers?

Bie: Other than an incessant need to film and Facebook themselves, not much. I think way too much is made of the “new generation” of fly fishers or whatever. Just like skiing or surfing or so many other sports, many will claim to be doing something “revolutionary,” only to find out that some old dude was doing it in the 70s with a beer in one hand.

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

This post and text is courtesy of Steve Bird's Upper Columbia Blogspot - He is a fellow angler, guide, supporter and advocate for the Upper Columbia American Reach and beyond.....Take time to inform yourself through the links in this post and take the time to submit input - jack

.........I wrote a couple posts recently about the importance of the upcoming renewal of the Columbia River Treaty with Canada. The original treaty, which went into effect in 1964, was about flood control & energy guarantees, & made no provision for fish. The U.S. Entity, comprised of the Bonneville Power Administration and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, are considering proposals for a third mandate to serve the native fishery. Maria Cantwell gives an outline of the treaty in my earlier post ‘Salmon Returned to The Upper Columbia?’ And Suzanne Skinner outlines it here:

A confederation of upper river tribes & tribal fishery agencies have drafted & submitted a plan to the Entity that suggests eventual fish passages around Chief Joseph & Grand Coulee Dams, as well as several Canadian dams, & re-establishing anadromous runs in the upper Columbia:

I am surprised how little press this seems to be getting, as one would expect a groundswell of support from every citizen of the Pacific Northwest & beyond. The reopening of another 2000 miles of drainage to salmon & steelhead? The economic & environmental boon to our state, & beyond? The jobs created? (Real jobs.) This is an opportunity we cannot afford to pass up. Please, take a few minutes & read the tribal proposal, then send an email to your state reps & the governor & let them know how vital this is to the future of our state.

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

This free gathering is for those who would like to learn not only how to cast the two hander better and further, but also how to fish it!11AM - 12PM CHECK IN at Leidl Access on the Klickitat - Directions to Leidl - After crossing the bridge...Leidl campground is on both sides of the highway... Take a left to enter the west side campground and follow the sign down river...Class topics to most likely include but not limited to...-> Demystifying the variety of two hand lines-> Beginner two hand casting -> Intermediate/advanced two hand casting-> Getting more distance-> Fishing the fly, hooking and fighting fish-> Single hand spey casting-> Up against the trees -> Combining casts to optimize efficiency-> Long Belly Casting vs Underhand Casting-> Overhead Casting with the Two HanderSchedule of Events-> 12-4:30 PM free classes and free riverside barbecue-> 4:30 - 6:30 Open time-> 6:30 - 8:30 Free Barbecue and Catch Mag viewing at The Steelhead Ranch-> At Dark at The Steelhead Ranch - A Special Outside and Under the Stars Presentation of and by Catch Magazine.